EVENTS
Wichita
Wed., Feb 01, 4-5 p.m., Zero Reasons Why Mental Health Community Convening, Exploration Place 300 N McLean Blvd. Join us for our inaugural Community Mental Health Convening — a time to bring the whole community together to break down the stigma of mental health and prevent teen suicide. With an interactive discussion format, this event allows you to connect with local teens, mental health professionals and community members who are making a positive impact right here in our community — and contribute your own ideas. FREE
Thu. Feb 02, 8 p.m., KC Comedy Invasion!! Vorshay’s Cocktail Lounge, 417 E Douglas. Aaron Scarborough and Moneisha Williams are hilarious and for one night only they are going south on the turnpike to make you laugh like never before! Cost: $10 http://bit.ly/3HJ5MCj
Feb 11, 5 p.m. & Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m., Grant Chapel Men’s Day 2023, Grant Chapel AME Church, 2750 N. Hillside. Celebrating with two services, Men’s Day Male Chorus directed Dr. Kevin Harrison and Mr. Mario Barnes. Friday preacher Rev. Dr. Kevass J. Harding, Dellrose United Methodist Church. Sunday worship with Grant Chapel Pastor Rev. Dr. V. Gordon Glenn At both services, info. on the importance of preventative health care and exams for men and women will be available. FREE
Sat, Feb 11, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m., Lovers & Friends, Fever Night Life 116 North Mead. Enjoy a R&B, Red carpet event with Lloyd, sounds by DJ fluid. Cost $35 http://bit.ly/40gReB5
Sat, Feb. 11, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m., Fairmount Formal, Rhatigan Student Center, 1845 Fairmount. A night of dancing with your favorite Shockers. This elegant event will feature a mix of music for all audiences. Photo booth and light hors d’oeuvres. This is an alcohol-free event. Cost: $0 – $8. https://bit.ly/3Yes44k
Wed., Feb 15, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Websites & Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Larkspur Bistro & Bar, 904 E Douglas. Learn how to improve the SEO strategies of your company’s website as well as ways to track its success or areas for improvement. Cost: $15 – $35. http://bit.ly/3HLp6i7
Fri., Feb 17, 7 p.m., An Evening with Chris Olsen, WSU Metroplex, 5015 E 29th. A moderated conversation and Q&A with Chris Olsen, an actor and digital creator who rose to prominence as a comic on TikTok. He was named one of E!’s “New Faces of Pride,” and was nominated as TikTok and GLAAD’s first-ever “Queer Advocate of the Year.” Open to the Public. Free for WSU students, $15 for faculty & staff, $25 general public. For tickets https://linktr.ee/wichitastatesac.
Sat. Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m., Aretha: A Tribute, Century II. The Wichita Symphony features a tribute to the Queen of Soul, featuring Broadway veteran Capathia Jenkins and Darryl Williams performing the iconic hits “Respect,” “Think,” “A Natural Woman,” “Chain of Fools,” “Amazing Grace,” and more. Broadway guests are joined by Wichita’s A.R.I.S.E.choir, Eckart Preu, guest conductor. Cost: $30+
Sat., Feb 18, 5 p.m. – 12 a.m., Sedgwick County Fire Awards Banquet and Dance, Holiday Inn, 549 S Rock. This even recognizing the achievements of fire personnel over the last year. Food will follow ceremony around 6 p.m. This year thanks to donations this event is free. Bar will be cash. FREE
Tue, Feb 21, 1 p.m., Introduction to Microsoft Word 2013 Workshop, Wichita Workforce Center, 2021 N. Amidon #1100. This workshop teaches the fundamentals of Microsoft Word 2010.. Basic computer skills are required. Topics include: understanding how tools and buttons are organized, opening and saving documents, creating and formatting a document, using the copy and paste features. FREE
Sun. Feb 26, 6 p.m., Ponder.This. Poetry & Gospel, Wichita Art Museum, 1400 Museum Blvd. Enjoy Wichita’s local talent, indulging in the art of spoken word & euphoric song. Performances by poets: QueenNina, Blakkfist, Lesa Lank, Tyjuan Davis, Scott Victor, Tom Hanks. Featuring Gospel artists: NuLyric, Also featuring vocalists Sean Jackson. Cost $15. http://bit.ly/3DuFqkX